Physical activity and cognition: longitudinal findings from the Thinking and Living with Cancer Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity can improve cognition; however, little is known regarding the relationships between longitudinal objectively measured physical activity, cognition, and inflammation in older breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Older (aged 60 years and older) breast cancer survivors (n = 216) and frequency-matched noncancer control participants (n = 216) were assessed at baseline (presystemic therapy for survivors) and annually for up to 5 years. Assessments included hip-worn actigraphs worn for 7 days, neuropsychological tests, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function perceived cognitive impairment subscale, and circulating levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-effect, random-effect contemporaneou

SUBMITTER: Artese AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630529 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature